Whats new with Movie★Slate

BEND, Oregon (November 8, 2011) - Professional sound mixers on Hollywood sets are now generating daily shot reports using a new "Sound Dept" software plugin for the MovieSlate clapperboard app for iPads, iPhones, and iPod touches.

"The Sound Dept plugin has simplified my workflow" says Brett Grant-Grierson, the production sound mixer on the 'Sons of Anarchy' television series. "I can quickly log clear, concise info. MovieSlate's sound reports project the image I want with no more messy handwriting or scratched out scene numbers. Post-Production loves the track labeling, and we get heaps of praise from Editorial."

MovieSlate's Sound Dept plugin includes a new screen that's optimized for smart logging of sound meta data, and up to 24 tracks of actor names and microphone descriptions. Using this data, the plugin produces comprehensive daily sound reports that the app emails to movie studios from the set.

"The Sound Dept plugin is perfect for keeping my sound logs, track assignments and meta data in one place" says Richard Lightstone, the production sound mixer for the 'LOST' and 'Men of a Certain Age' television series. "It has already saved me hours of work each week. The 'Circle Takes' feature is worth the price alone."

Inspiration for the plugin came from Joe Foglia-- a production sound mixer who invited MovieSlate's developers to the set of ABC's 'Castle' to pitch them on the idea, saying: "I've waited my entire career for something like MovieSlate. I know how to make it into the perfect tool for production sound mixers". The developers at PureBlend Software listened and developed the Sound Dept plugin, putting through its paces by dozens of sound recording professionals over many long months. Says Joe Foglia "if there was ever an app Id buy an iPad for, this is the one."

The Sound Dept plugin was released along with MovieSlate 3.0 in late September, and is already finding its way onto the sound carts on many Hollywood sets.

About the MovieSlate app

The MovieSlate app is an integrated digital slate, clapper board, shot log, and shot notepad-- designed for use in the production of feature films, television series, documentaries, interviews, and music videos. The app is used by professional filmmakers, sound mixers, and film students to keep track of production details, and share reports with post-production facilities.

MovieSlate app Features

Customizable slate and clappersticks

Timecode syncing

Automated shot logging

Versatile reporting

Data export to FinalCutPro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere

Price and Availability

MovieSlate 3.0 is available now for $24.99 from Apple's iTunes App Store. MovieSlate users can purchase the optional $49.99 "Sound Department" and "Timecode Sync" plugins from inside the app itself. MovieSlate works on iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch devices running iOS 4 or newer.

About PureBlend Software

PureBlend Software specializes in apps for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. PureBlend is a privately owned technology company with corporate headquarters in Bend, Oregon USA.